Introduction 💬
Social media has created its own language! If you’re learning English, understanding internet slang can help you communicate better online. Let’s explore common social media expressions and how to use them properly!
Basic Expressions 📱
Common Abbreviations
- OMG = Oh my god
- LOL = Laugh out loud
- TBH = To be honest
- IMO/IMHO = In my opinion/In my humble opinion
- IRL = In real life
- TFW = That feeling when
- FOMO = Fear of missing out
Reaction Words
- Mood
- Same
- Facts
- Based
- Valid
- Tea
- Periodt
Useful Expressions and Examples 🤳
When Agreeing
Example 1: “This is so relatable!”
“Big mood!”
When Showing Support
Example 2: “You’re valid!”
“We stan!”
When Sharing News
Example 3: “Spill the tea!”
“Living for this!”
Conversation Examples 💭
Social Media Comment Section
A: “Just failed my exam lol”
B: “Mood. Same thing happened to me last week”
A: “The struggle is real fr fr”
Group Chat Conversation
A: “ngl this movie is kinda mid”
B: “facts bestie”
A: “no cap fr”
Grammar Points 📝
Internet Language Rules
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Lowercase is Common Example: “omg this is so cool”
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Multiple Letters for Emphasis Example: “sooooo trueeee”
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Multiple Punctuation Example: “right??!!!”
Common Mistakes ❌
Incorrect: “I am LOLing” Correct: “LOL” or “I’m laughing”
Incorrect: “That’s the tea facts” Correct: “That’s the tea” or “Facts”
Situational Phrases 🎯
Showing Excitement
- “Let’s gooo!”
- “This >>>”
- “I can’t even”
Expressing Disappointment
- “This ain’t it”
- “L + ratio”
- “Dead”
Tone Indicators 🌟
Common Tone Markers
- /j = joking
- /s = sarcastic
- /srs = serious
- /gen = genuine
- /pos = positive
Modern Slang Categories 📊
Positive Expressions
- W = Win
- Slay
- Fire
- Based
- Goated
Negative Expressions
- L = Loss
- Cap = Lie
- Mid = Mediocre
- Cringe
- Yikes
Using Emojis 😊
Common Emoji Meanings
- 💀 = dead from laughter
- ✨ = sparkle/special
- 🤡 = self-deprecating humor
- 👀 = looking/interested
- 🧢 = cap/lying
Summary 📱
Internet slang is constantly evolving, but these basics will help you understand social media English!
Key Points to Remember
- Context matters a lot in social media language
- Less formal spelling is acceptable
- Abbreviations save time and space
- Tone indicators help clarify meaning
Remember that social media English is very informal. Use these expressions online but be careful about using them in formal situations!